Leeds Playhouse is Searching For a Coraline
Leeds Playhouse has launched an open casting call to find young actors to star as Coraline in the world premiere of Coraline – A Musical in its Courtyard theatre in spring 2025 ahead of a national tour. The Playhouse is working with leading casting directors Keston & Keston, who led the Playhouse’s search for Oliver Twist, Artful Dodger and young […]
Northern Lights – This Christmas at Temple Newsam
Yorkshire is to have a new festive, enchanting light trail this Christmas. Temple Newsam will host the magical illuminations of ‘Northern Lights’ from 21 November until 31 December. Following sellout success in Newcastle last year, the acclaimed event now makes its debut in Leeds and is expected to attract over 100,000 visitors. Set among heritage […]
Northern Ballet’s Beauty & The Beast: at Leeds Grand Theatre 4 – 9 June
Northern Ballet’s glittering Beauty & the Beast arrives at Leeds Grand Theatre this June, offering the perfect fairy-tale escapism to kick off the summer season. Choreographed by David Nixon CBE, this enchanting reimagining of the classic story will transport audiences to a world of colour, filled with fairies, goblins and sprites, where magic hides around every corner. Beauty […]
My Fair Lady – A Major New Production From Opera North
Opera North and Leeds Playhouse will present a major revival of the Lerner and Loewe award-winning musical My Fair Lady from 31 May. This strong ongoing partnership between the two Leeds cultural giants will see Leeds Playhouse’s Artistic Director James Brining direct a new production of this much-loved musical, adapted from George Bernard Shaw’s play and Gabriel Pascal’s motion picture Pygmalion. Featuring Frederick Loewe’s ravishing score and wonderfully […]
Re:Loaded Exhibition – at Royal Armouries until 30 June
If, for whatever reason, you have never visited Royal Armouries, you might think about taking the opportunity whilst this particular exhibition is still running. It is a fantastically beautiful collection of firearms, some of which are quite bold and startling, others intricately decorated by craftsmen, with elaborate detailing and finishes. Through the ages and still […]
